Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited has received the Mahatma Award 2026 in the Community Initiatives category for its work in water conservation, rural livelihood development and women’s empowerment through the Crompton CSR Foundation.
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited (Crompton) has been honoured with the Mahatma Award 2026 for its efforts to create lasting social impact through its CSR initiatives. The award, presented by the Mahatma Foundation and hosted by Liveweek Group, recognises the company’s work through the Crompton CSR Foundation (CCF) in addressing community needs through sustainable development programmes.
The recognition highlights two major initiatives: Project Jal Jeevan and Project Saksham. Both programmes focus on improving living conditions, strengthening livelihoods and creating opportunities for underserved communities.
Project Jal Jeevan works to address water shortages in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, and Sirohi and Pali in Rajasthan. The programme uses water harvesting, restoration of water structures, groundwater recharge and better agricultural practices to improve water availability and support farmers.
During FY 2024–26, the project rejuvenated 378 water structures and created a water storage potential of 27,315 lakh litres. It reached 1.67 lakh farmers, including more than 50,000 women, and engaged 1,468 self-help groups. The programme also helped bring 2,253 additional acres under cultivation and contributed to a 16% increase in household incomes in intervention areas.
Another initiative, Project Saksham, focuses on helping women enter electrical and technical jobs, which have traditionally been dominated by men. Implemented with Tata STRIVE, the programme provides technical training, workplace exposure, certification and placement support.During FY 2024–26, 102 women received Assistant Electrician training, of whom 92 secured employment. The initiative also supported 75 women working in manufacturing facilities in Goa and Baddi through workplace up-skilling.
Commenting on the achievement, Anita Pansare, Head – Innovation and ESG and Chief Technology Officer at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, said, “At Crompton, we believe that meaningful social impact comes from addressing community needs through sustained interventions and practical solutions.”
She added that the company aims to strengthen local capabilities, create sustainable livelihood opportunities and contribute to long-term community development.Through these initiatives, Crompton continues to connect environmental sustainability with economic empowerment and inclusive growth.
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